preimpose

im·pose

P p

Definitions of preimpose word

verb with object preimpose to lay on or set as something to be borne, endured, obeyed, fulfilled, paid, etc.: to impose taxes. 1
verb with object preimpose to put or set by or as if by authority: to impose one's personal preference on others. 1
verb with object preimpose to obtrude or thrust (oneself, one's company, etc.) upon others. 1
verb with object preimpose to pass or palm off fraudulently or deceptively: He imposed his pretentious books on the public. 1
verb with object preimpose Printing. to lay (type pages, plates, etc.) in proper order on an imposing stone or the like and secure in a chase for printing. 1
verb with object preimpose to lay on or inflict, as a penalty. 1

before 1475

One of the 25% oldest English words

1475-85; late Middle English < Middle French imposer, equivalent to im- im-1 + poser to pose1; see also pose2

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".